Carefree Christian Academy in Cave Creek, AZ serves 43 co–educational students in grades 7 through 12 within a city–based setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with a teaching staff of 6, supporting its middle and high school programs.
Approximately 24% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Carefree Christian Academy is a Christian–oriented private school serving families seeking secondary education in Cave Creek.
This school operates in the large city locale of Cave Creek, offering a small enrollment size compared to nearby 7–12 schools such as Bella Vista College Preparatory.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Carefree Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Carefree Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Carefree Christian Academy is Bella Vista College Prepratory School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Quality Interactive Montessori School @ Spur Cross (2.8 miles away)
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